Disease Area Specialist, CVRM, Sweden

Are you an expert in the area cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases? Do you want to transform the lives of patients by taking a vital role in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!



As part of AstraZeneca the Nordic Marketing Company (Nordics) employs around 400 people across 5 countries and has offices located in Södertälje, Copenhagen, Helsinki and Oslo. By 2025 AstraZeneca NOBA aims to become a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and improve the lives of millions of people. This will be achieved by driving innovative science, preparing launches, building close collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders in health care systems, and developing high-performing teams.



As we are expanding, we are searching for you as our new Disease Area Specialist within Medical Affairs team for cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases. In AstraZeneca, we are committed to put patients first, deliver innovative health solutions and ensure a high medical value for patients.



This role offers you the unique possibility to develop and execute our new medical-scientific strategy in the field of cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases Sweden. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be.



You will be part of a dedicated and growing medical team, currently being established and report to Sara Horn, Therapeutic Area Lead CVRM. This position is interim, for at least 12 months, and based in Södertälje, Sweden and the work is office-based.



At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - we work hard to make our employees feel valued and energized, as well as getting recognized and rewarded for ideas and creativity.



The role

As our Disease Area Specialist (DAS) you are responsible for outlining the country medical strategy and Medical Activity Plan within the cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases in close collaboration with the Therapeutic Area Lead (TAL), and in line with the Global Medical Activity Plan provided by Global Medical Affairs. You, therefore, need to be a medical affair professional with excellent scientific and disease area understanding and knowledge.



You are expected to act as a resource to team members and peers as they continually build their own individual scientific knowledge in the responsible disease area. To do so, it's essential to develop and maintain collaborative cross-functional working relationships with internal stakeholders.



In the DAS role, you will also engage in in-depth medical and scientific product or disease area discussions and presentations in a non-promotional scientific context. You will drive the Activities for Sweden within cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases together with local medical advisors.



You are a member of the Country cross-functional team when relevant. Moreover, you are accountable for evidence generation and value propositions and can participate on an agenda-driven ad-hoc basis in the Therapeutic Area/Franchise Leadership Team, as well as in business reviews.



In this role you report to TAL. The DAS does not need to have commercial objectives or measures. However, DAS and their management may communicate strategic objectives and Key Performance Indicators to commercial stakeholders to ensure alignment.



In order to succeed, you have

* Advanced scientific degree in life sciences master's degree or MD in life sciences or a related field
* Ability to travel among the Nordics countries as well as conferences and regional meetings.



We are looking for a forward-thinking and strategic problem solver possessing sophisticated project management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and recognized understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, health care systems and payer structures in the Nordic countries will be essential for success.



Your demonstrated former experience in product launch and/or strategy development and execution will be important in this role as will be your excellent knowledge of clinical practice within cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases.



You are encouraged to partner with a variety of audiences in different context to discuss scientific content. Therefore, you need excellent communication and presentation skills with full proficiency in both written and spoken English and Swedish.



Desirable requirements

* Clinical and/or research experience within cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases
* Experience from medical affairs
* Strong informal leadership and management capabilities



Key personal capabilities and attitude

* Excellent strategic skills
* Communication with impact
* Good planning and organisational skills
* Being connected to medical practice
* Ability to develop strategic partnerships and work cross-functionally



Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Great! Apply in the link.



For more information about the position, please contact hiring manager Sara Horn, Therapeutic Area Lead CVRM on Sara.Horn@astrazeneca.com

Welcome with your application, no later than the 2nd of August. Thank you for understanding that communication and feedback during the summer will be slower than usual.